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Paris & Normandy
France Luxury LGBT Cruise

April 12 – 19, 2026

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Paris & Normandy France Luxury LGBT Cruise 2026

7 nights from/to Paris, France

April 12 – 19, 2026
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises S.S. Joie de Vivre

Gay Paris Cruise Pack your bags and get ready for a journey steeped in wonder. Join us on luxury LGBT river cruise from Paris through Normandy’s countryside, uncovering its many charms: Richard the Lionheart’s Chateau Gaillard, the medieval capital of Rouen, Monet’s beloved home in Giverny and the famed Normandy beaches, aboard Uniworld's Boutique River Cruises luxury S.S. Joie de Vivre! History buffs will be fascinated by D-Day sites and Rouen where Joan of Arc was martyred.

Normandy has been the setting for many battles over the centuries, including the D-Day invasion of WWII, and the Normandy Beaches mean different things to different people, so you’ll have a rare choice to visit several of its historic sites, including Omaha Beach.

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Experience a different side of Northern France’s history with a tour of the majestic palace of Versailles, once home to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

See the best of Paris in one of three ways via the “Heart of Paris” cruise and city tour, an exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” tour or an exclusive guided “Let's Go” bike tour. There are plenty of opportunities to take part in more active experiences, such as golfing at Sainte-Mère-Église in Étretat, perched on the cliff high above the sea, making playing golf here a memorable experience and visual feast.

A cruise with Uniworld...

Boutique hotels are known for their destination-specific interior décor, gracious service, and carefully selected amenities, all of which provide an intimate, elegant, and relaxed experience.

Similarly, Uniworld’s boutique river cruises allow guests to travel from one exciting destination to the next aboard a stylish floating hotel with inviting lounges, cozy libraries, panoramic restaurants, sumptuous cuisine, exquisite antiques and original art and luxurious riverview staterooms and suites. Meticulous attention to detail is readily apparent on every company-owned ship.

All Inclusive!

Dining
• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

• 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners

• Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions

• Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners

• Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

Accommodations
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the alluring S.S. Joie de Vivre

• Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options

• Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

Excursions
• 6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts

• Guided “Let's Go” and “Do as the Locals Do” programs

• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions

• Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

Experiences
• 1 country: France

• 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites

• Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

• All transfers on arrival and departure days

• All gratuities, both onboard and onshore

• Captivating onboard local entertainment

Luxury S.S. Joie de Vivre

S.S. Joie de Vivre brings the “joy of living” to the rivers of France. Step aboard your floating pied-à-terre in France, featuring handcrafted furniture and fine antiques, original artwork, and signature accents inspired by 20th-century Parisian design from the Golden Twenties to the free-spirited Sixties, all blending seamlessly with modern conveniences.

Uniquely Boutique
The S.S. Joie de Vivre, our brightly colored, chic and sophisticated “super yacht” on the Seine, will completely immerse you in all things French before you ever set foot onshore. Ooh la la!

Club L’Esprit
Relax and indulge your mind, body and soul at Club L’Esprit, our onboard spa and wellness centre. Pamper yourself with an array of beauty and well-being treatments. Unwind with yoga. Work out in the resistance pool. Get your heart pumping in the onboard fitness centre. Afterwards, refresh and recharge with a deliciously good-for-you smoothie at the L’Espirit Bar.

Claude’s
Experience the magic each evening as Club L’Esprit transforms into Claude’s, a vibrant bar and entertainment venue. Claude’s glitzy and glamorous atmosphere is the perfect place to listen to local music, enjoy signature cocktails, or view a classic French film on select nights in an intimate cinema.

La Cave Des Vins
Lovers of French food and wine can experience an exclusive epicurean event in our onboard show kitchen. Under the guidance of Uniworld’s talented chef, prepare an exquisite seven-course meal. Then relish your creation with wine pairings designed just for you by our Sommelier. Simply ask our Concierge to reserve your spot. Bon appetit!

Le Bistrot
The ship's very own Parisian-style sidewalk café serves classic French cuisine. Designed with windows that lower for an open-air ambiance, Le Bistrot is a très bon spot to savor wrap-around views of the Seine.

Paris & Normandy France Gay River Cruise 2026 Itinerary
Date	Port	Arrive	Depart
12 Apr	Paris, France		PM
13 Apr	La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny
14 Apr	Rouen
15 Apr	Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat)
16 Apr	Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
17 Apr	Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)
18 Apr	Paris, France
19 Apr	Paris, France	AM

The itinerary is subject to modification due to water levels, or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.

Day 1 - Paris, France (Embark)

Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2 - La Roche-Guyon, Vernon, Giverny

Today is a celebration of northern France’s natural beauty, with an excursion to a splendid château and gardens situated in an equally grand setting, plus a chance to immerse yourself in the very landscapes that inspired Impressionist master Claude Monet. Visit the hilltop Château de La Roche-Guyon, surrounded by beautiful gardens and offering sweeping views over the Seine. Later, you can visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet. Or take in the beautiful French countryside in a more invigorating way, with a guided bike ride from Vernon to Giverny.

Featured Excursions Choice:
• Château La Roche-Guyon, or
• "Let's Go" hike on the Crests trail, or
• Monet’s gardens at Giverny, or
• “Let's Go” bike ride from Vernon to Giverny

This evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Day 3 - Rouen

Walk in the footsteps of greatness in Normandy’s medieval capital, a city with a historic quarter that remains amazingly intact. From the cathedral Monet painted dozens of times to the cross marking the spot where Joan of Arc was martyred, Rouen is a treasure trove for the culturally curious. The roll call of famous people who lived or died in Rouen is long and varied—Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, Gustave Flaubert and Claude Monet are among them.

Featured Excursion:
• Rouen walking tour, the Dukes of Normandy’s capital

Day 4 - Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat)

Caudebec-en-Caux, a lovely little town on the right bank of the Seine Estuary, is your base for one of two very different excursions. You could drive through the beautiful Calvados countryside to Honfleur, a delightful seaside harbor and city of painters, or head to the windy cliffs of Étretat for a game of golf.

Featured Excursions Choice:
• Honfleur walking tour, or
• “Let's Go” golfing in Étretat

Day 5 - Rouen (Normandy Beaches)

There are moments when we travel that move us on an otherworldly level—experiences that stir a profound emotional connection. The Normandy beaches certainly have that effect. On your full-day outing, you’ll visit Normandy’s beaches, including Utah Beach and Ste-Mère-Église, with a choice to venture to either the American, British and Australian or Canadian beaches. After, you’ll go to the American cemetery and partake in a private ceremony at the Omaha Beach Memorial—a sentimental remembrance of Operation Overlord.

Featured Excursions Choice:
• Normandy Beaches: highlights of American sites, or
• Normandy Beaches: highlights of British & Australian sites, or
• Normandy Beaches: highlights of Canadian sites

Day 6 - Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)

How did France’s rulers live over the centuries? Step into the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles, the lavish palace built by the Sun King, to find out.

Featured Excursions Choice:
• Versailles Palace secret apartments, or
• “Versailles Gardens and Queens Hamlet”

A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Day 7 - Paris, France

Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the “City of Light” or you’ve been here many times before, there’s something for everyone today in Paris. Enjoy a panoramic overview of the city, join a local expert for a walk through two much-loved neighborhoods, or pedal your way along the Left Bank, a fresh and fun way to take in the sights.

Featured Excursion Choice:
• Paris city tour, or
• “Do as the Locals Do” Île de la Cité and Latin Quarter, or
• “Let's Go” Seine riverbanks bike ride, or
• “Heart of Paris” Seine River cruise

Day 8 - Paris (Disembark)

Disembark the ship. If you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for your flight home. Your Uniworld adventure may be over, but we know you’ll enjoy the memories you’ve made for years to come.